‘Salami slicing’: How China is trying to increase control in the Pacific

China has been increasing its activities in the Pacific, with its ships conducting operations farther from the mainland than before. These activities include law enforcement and research efforts. Details of these operations are limited, but they have reportedly taken place in contested areas, including a sensitive seabed and a highly contested lagoon.

For more information on China's actions in the Pacific, readers can refer to the full report from CNN, available through KVIA ABC-7.